Dian Cecht
In Irish mythology, Dian Cécht (Old Irish pronunciation ), also known as Cainte, Canta, was the God of healing to the Irish people. He was the healer for the Tuatha Dé Danann and the father of Cian, Cu, and Cethé. His other children were Miach, Airmed, Étan the poetess, and Ochtriullach.
Read more about Dian Cecht: Dian Cecht's Curative Well, Dian Cecht's 'boiling' of The River Barrow, Dian Cecht's Healing of Nuada's Arm, Etymology
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